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Daniel Moriarty has died

24 May 2017
Daniel Moriarty has died

Next Wednesday will see the funeral for the former member for Park Wood, Daniel Moriarty.

Lights failure adds to traffic woes

23 May 2017
Lights failure adds to traffic woes

There is heavy congestion around the Sittingbourne Road/Bearsted Road area in Maidstone this morning caused partly by a traffic lights failure.

Tailbacks on M2 have now cleared

23 May 2017
Tailbacks on M2 have now cleared

Traffic has now cleared following an early morning accident that caused delays for London-bound commuters.

Road reopens following police "tactical stop"

23 May 2017
Road reopens following police "tactical stop"

A major county road has reopened to traffic after a collision ended a police pursuit.

Two roads closed this morning

22 May 2017
Two roads closed this morning

Motorists are being forced to seek alternative routes after KCC closed two roads this morning - one because of this fly-tipping mound.

The application that won't go away

15 May 2017
The application that won't go away

A company has submitted second bid for warehouse and industrial development.

Deaf OAP hears for first time in 20 years

14 May 2017
Deaf OAP hears for first time in 20 years

An ex fireman who had to quit the service due to his hearing issues has been given a miracle solution.

Views sought on plans for 840 homes

12 May 2017
Views sought on plans for 840 homes

Residents have a chance to give their views on plans for a development of houses across 34 hectares.

Inquest opens after young man beaten to death

12 May 2017
Inquest opens after young man beaten to death

The inquest has opened into the death of a young man found bludgeoned to death at a Kent beauty spot, as a murder manhunt continues.

Planning officers told: You will continue to fight appeal

11 May 2017
Planning officers told: You will continue to fight appeal

Maidstone council will continue to fight development at Woodcut Farm, a meeting of MBC's planning referrals committee decided tonight.

Independent gift shop and cafe closes

11 May 2017
Independent gift shop and cafe closes

A long-standing cafe and gift shop in the centre of Maidstone has closed.

Community mourns death of man in 'beautiful valley'

09 May 2017
Community mourns death of man in 'beautiful valley'

Police this evening re-opened a popular beauty spot after three days of investigations following the discovery of a body.

Parish considers whether to continue legal fight

09 May 2017
Parish considers whether to continue legal fight

A parish council which has spent £51,000 in legal fees fighting an unwelcome housing development, may yet continue the battle.

Video: Body found at popular beauty spot

08 May 2017
Video: Body found at popular beauty spot

A dozen police cars and scores of officers descended on a popular beauty spot after the discovery of a body in woodland.

Thousands of primary pupils enjoy a glimpse of country life

05 May 2017
Thousands of primary pupils enjoy a glimpse of country life

Dancing sheep delighted young visitors to an exhibition about rural life.

Case dismissed as parish left facing bill for court fees

04 May 2017
Case dismissed as parish left facing bill for court fees

A village is stewing over a "disappointing" court ruling that has scuppered its fight to prevent a new housing development.

Cost of town centre revamp grows £900k

27 April 2017
Cost of town centre revamp grows £900k

Maidstone council will spend £4m on upgrading town centre streets, but does not know where the money will come from.

Citizen's Advice needs your vote

27 April 2017
Citizen's Advice needs your vote

A public vote will help decide whether residents in isolated rural communities get free help in organising their finances.

Nothing has changed, MP tells council

25 April 2017
Nothing has changed, MP tells council

An MP has urged councillors not to listen to their planning officers but to continue to resist development near Junction 8 of the M20.

Brenda Day dies at 100

20 April 2017
Brenda Day dies at 100

The farming community is bidding farewell to Brenda Day who with husband Roland grew hops and top fruit at Elphicks Farm for 50 years.

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